The film was mired in two major controversies after its release.There are some that are just as good but I cant recall seeing one thats better.
The storys pretty routine: boy meets girl in Europe, they fall in love, girl is engaged to some other idiot, and the rest writes itself. Sound familiar Well it wasnt back in 95 (or even if it was it wasnt done as well) and Aditya Chopras treatment of the story was a big reason for its success. Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Movie The CoupleIn every other movie the couple first wants to kill each other before falling in love. Shahrukh doesnt want to kill Kahol - I mean Kajol - and she doesnt really hate him either, she just (like the rest of us) is annoyed by the guy. Their situations arent that far-fetched and their Europe storyline is played out quite realistically (of course the piano scene is an exception). This was the beginning of the Shahrukh plays Shahrukh era and, for what its worth, he hasnt made a better movie or given a better performance since. Sure there are places where he overacts but there are just as many places where hes able to hit all his cues. His comic timing was never better and there was still some sincerity in his eyes, a reminder of the fact that he was still an actor, which has since been replaced by the cockiness of a megastar. This is the movie that shot him to superstardom and put him alongside Aamir and Salman. Kajol is just as good (if not better), and I think after their next movie theyll win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. The supporting cast is fine although no one really stands out. There are many moments in the film, most notably in the script, where you might feel a sense of deja vu. But keep in mind that this was the original, its everything else thats a rehash. Bollywood headed straight for the sewer after this movie with almost all films, many of them starring Shahrukh, copying the same formula. Even at its 3 hour length the movie never drags till after the two-hour mark. I also want to comment on the films Art Direction because it warrants a mention. Whether its in Europe, England, or India, the movie has a very natural look to it. ![]() Too much attention is spent on the look at the expense of the story (if there is one). ![]() The film won an unprecedented number of awards while breaking many records. There was a feeling that Aditya would follow in his father Yashs footsteps but regrettably the pressure got to him. He followed this up with the dreadful Mohabbatein which was slammed by audiences and critics alike. But so what. His first film was good, and with the current state of Bollywood movies - Devdas anyone - you really cant get better than this.
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